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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1321 | $659 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $844 | $354 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $98 | $44 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $121 | $81 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $25 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $9 | $6 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $2 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $24 | $11 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $23 | $22 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $14 | $9 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $19 | $23 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |